Position: Senior Design Consultant - Chassis

Sector: Body & Chassis Sector

Location: Woking, Surrey

Position Type: Contract

Outside IR35

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive Manufacturer based in Surrey who are seeking a Senior Design Consultant - Chassis to join their team.

Job Description

As Senior Design Consultant - Chassis your main responsibilities are:

• Primary responsibility is to work as part of a small well integrated design team, where you would be responsible for the design of the vehicle chassis systems.
• Generate Chassis concepts from styling surface release through to prototype and production parts.
• Experience of moulded body construction would be advantageous but not essential.
• You will also be expected to provide technical support for component and prototype development, and build.

Qualifications / Skills required

• Experience designing and developing automotive Powertrain and Chassis systems
• Catia V5
• Low volume vehicle experience
• Supplier interface
• Develop and specify GD&T data set on CAD models or drawings, taking into account all inputs from parts suppliers, assembly processes and dimensional management studies
• Creating presentation material for Design Reviews
• Producing detailed manufacturing drawings
• Design Sizing Analysis
• Sub system load analysis
• Joints and interface design
• Materials selection

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. Founded in 1997, Contechs has since established itself as a leading automotive recruitment specialist, recruiting across all disciplines in the product development process.

Its dedicated Contractor Care Team plays a pivotal role in providing an effective and successful placement for external employees, supporting them throughout their contract, from pre-placement to contract renewal.

How to Apply

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